This week, President Biden is hosting the second Tribal Nations Summit of his Administration to help foster Nation-to-Nation relationships and provide Tribal leaders with an opportunity to engage directly with senior Administration officials. Since taking office, President Biden has prioritized relationships with Tribal Nations that are built on respect for Tribal sovereignty and self-governance, honoring…
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Remarks by Vice President Harris at the Congressional Hispanic Caucus “On the Road” Event Series | Houston, TX
Hardy Senior CenterHouston, Texas 4:23 P.M. CST THE VICE PRESIDENT: We all hugged and kissed behind the stage before. (Laughter.) Hi, everyone. It’s good to be back in Harris County. And — and good to see so many leaders and friends. So, Chairwoman. CONGRESSWOMAN BARRAGÁN: Madam Vice President, it is so awesome to have you…
Remarks by Vice President Harris on the Administration’s Commitment to Improve Maternal Health
UCSF Mission Bay Medical CenterSan Francisco, California 2:12 P.M. PDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Please, have a seat. Please, have a seat. Adrienne, thank you so very much for telling your story and for your courage and for your fortitude and all that you do. Thank you for that. I’ve spent a good deal of time…
Ambassador Susan E. Rice Remarks at the National Action Network Convention
As Prepared For Delivery: Good afternoon, everyone. I’d like to start by thanking Reverend Al Sharpton, the Chairman and Board of the National Action Network, the NAN chapters, and the Washington Bureau for inviting me here today. Rev. Al, you remain a tireless leader and steadfast partner in our ongoing fight for equality and justice.…
FACT SHEET: The National Action Plan to Combat Human Trafficking (NAP)
Globally, an estimated 25 million people are subjected to human trafficking and forced labor, which is responsible for an estimated $150 billion annually in illicit profits. It erodes the safety and health of our communities and transportation networks, the security of our borders, the strength of our economy, and the rule of law. The Administration…
The Biden-Harris Administration Advances Equity and Opportunity for Black Americans and Communities Across the Country
From the first day in office and every day since, the Biden-Harris Administration has led the charge to ensure that all African American families and communities can live with dignity, safety, respect, and achieve greater economic opportunity. The Administration has taken an historic approach to advancing racial equity, including directing every agency across the whole…
Ambassador Susan E. Rice Virtual Remarks on National Mental Health Strategy
As Prepared For Delivery: Good afternoon, everybody. Thank you, Dr. Frank and Dr. Blumenthal, for that welcome. And, thank you to Brookings and to the Commonwealth Fund for co-hosting this event. Even virtually, it is good to be back at Brookings. For six years, this was home. For me and my mother. I cherish the…
Statement from Acting Director Regina LaBelle on CDC’s Provisional Life Expectancy Data That Show Lower Life Expectancy Due to COVID-19 and Unintentional Injury Deaths, Including Overdose Deaths
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Regina LaBelle, Acting Director of National Drug Control Policy, issued the following statement regarding the CDC’s release of provisional life expectancy data, which show lower expectancy in 2020 due to factors such as COVID-19 and an increase in unintentional injury deaths, including drug overdose deaths. “The latest provisional data show lower…
Report on the Fourth Convening of the Trilateral Working Group on Violence Against Indigenous Women and Girls
Earlier this month, on July 13 and 14, the White House hosted the fourth convening of the Trilateral Working Group on Violence Against Indigenous Women and Girls (Trilateral Working Group) with our partners from the governments of Mexico and Canada, along with Indigenous women leaders from all three countries. The three countries issued a Joint…
Acting Director Regina LaBelle Voices Support for Bill to End Federal Sentencing Disparity Between Crack and Powder Cocaine on Behalf of the Biden-Harris Administration
Acting Director LaBelle calls for swift passage of the bipartisan EQUAL Act Washington, D.C. — Today, Regina LaBelle, Acting Director of National Drug Control Policy, testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing entitled, “Examining Federal Sentencing for Crack and Powder Cocaine.” Acting Director LaBelle spoke about the importance of eliminating the federal sentencing disparity that remains…
